Quality Recommendation : CAUTION
Unfortunately, Oxbow falls a bit short on this one. While the protein, fat, and fiber a fine, the primary ingredient is alfalfa hay which is simply not the best for hamsters and gerbils. We also give a cautionary note due to added sugar in the form of cane molasses.
Quality Ingredients Key
Ingredients List
Banana PowderBiotinCalcium CarbonateCalcium IodateCane MolassesCanola OilCarrot PowderCholine ChlorideCobalt CarbonateCopper ProteinateCopper Sulfated-Calcium PantothenateFlaxseedFolic AcidHydrolyzed YeastInulinL-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C)Lignin SulfonateLinseed MealMagnesium SulfateManganese ProteinateManganous OxideMixed Tocopherols (preservative)Monocalcium PhosphateNiacinOat GrassOat GroatsOrchard Grass.Pyridoxine HydrochlorideRiboflavin SupplementRosemary ExtractSaltSodium BentoniteSodium SeleniteSpinach PowderSunflower MealThiamine MononitrateTimothy HayTomato PowderVitamin A SupplementVitamin B12 SupplementVitamin D3 SupplementVitamin E SupplementWhole BarleyWhole Yellow PeaYeast Culture (Dehydrated)Zinc ProteinateZinc Sulfate
Analysis / Label
| Crude Protein (Min.) | 16% |
| Crude Fat (Min.) | 2.5% |
| Crude Fiber (Max.) | -- |
| Moisture (Max.) | 10% |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids (Min.) | -- |
| Total Microorganisms (Max.) | -- |
| Vitamin A | -- |
| Vitamin D | 900 IU/kg min |
| Calcium | 3 |
| Phosphorus | 0.5% |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | -- |
Manufacturer’s Product Description
Complete, balanced, and bursting with garden fresh flavor and aroma. Garden Select Hamster & Gerbil contains all of the complete nutrition you’ve come to expect from Oxbow, with a flavor profile hand-picked from Mother Nature’s kitchen. Select garden ingredients such as whole yellow pea, tomato, rosemary, and thyme give this hamster and gerbil food its delectable, garden fresh flavor. All Garden Select varieties are Project Non-GMO certified.
- Non-GMO formula
- Features three varieties of grass hay to support variety & meal enrichment
- Contains unique, high-quality garden ingredients that mimic those found in your pet’s natural foraging environment
- Uniform, complete, balanced formula
* Note: Most product descriptions come straight from the manufacturer. Our recommendations and scoring data are below.
Feeding Instructions
None
Ingredients (Label)
Timothy Grass, Oat Groats, Linseed Meal, Sunflower Meal, Whole Barley, Oat Grass, Orchard Grass, Cane Molasses, Canola Oil, Whole Yellow Pea, Sodium Bentonite, Flaxseed, Lignin Sulfonate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Yeast Culture (Dehydrated), Banana Powder, Carrot Powder, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Spinach Powder, Tomato Powder, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Monocalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Magnesium Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract.